Melina/Tarnished
Melina/Tarnished
The burned maiden offers the Tarnished an accord at the start of Elden Ring and pays for the Erdtree's fall with her body. Players who refused the Frenzied Flame just to spare her built a ship out of pure protective grief.
What is Melina/Tarnished?
Melina/Tarnished is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Melina and Tarnished from Elden Ring. With over 1,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Melina/Tarnished
She asks only to be taken to the mountain where she'll die, and the entire tag is players saying no.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Melina/Tarnished mean?
Melina/Tarnished is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Melina and Tarnished. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
How many Melina/Tarnished fics are on AO3?
There are over 1,000 Melina/Tarnished fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.
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